I guess this post will be broken into 2 parts. One on reminiscing and the other on resolutions. So, basically, one part 2012 and the other 2013! I would love to make this post must prettier, fill it with pictures and so on, but I decided to just keep it semi short-medium length and see what I can come up with. I felt obligated to do an end of the year post. I don't know why, but I wanted/needed too. This will be my last post of 2012 and honestly I can't wait for this year to be over. So, on to the reminiscent part. (:
2012:
This year for the most part can be described as: mediocre. I've had worst and I've had better years, but I definitely didn't use my full potential this year. I'd say it was boring, but I use that word so much it's starting to become boring.. Basically, what was awesome about 2012 was that I got to start my blog. Something I've wanted to do since I was 15 ad I wish I had done it earlier. So, I picked 6 of my favourite posts from 2012 and decided to link them and say why they're my favoruite. Honestly, I didn't post a lot this year. My busiest month was October and it had the most posts, but I'm going to post more next year! You can read about that in my resolutions.
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[Ugly Banner, because I don't have my photoshop Dx]
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2013:
Okay, so I lied. The 2013 part will be cut into two parts. Resolutions and Expectations. I will admit I should take my own advice and not expect anything, therefor I won't be disappointed. However! That's just depressing. So, onto my resolutions:
Resolutions:
[I kept the resolutions list short. Just 5. This time I chose resolutions I want to achieve and only chose a few broad ones, that way I can actually achieve them. No more long lists with 20+ resolutions, I probably won't do.]
1. Be more social
I want to go out more, do things and be interesting. I also want to make some new friends and really enjoy the fact that I live in California. I'm 20, I've graduated and I live in San Diego. It's time for me to live.
2. Eat Healthier
As opposed to the usual, "eat less junk, eat more veggies." I want to do that, but I don't want to not be able to enjoy what I like. I want to start buying more healthy food, trying to cook at home more(does this clash with number 1 and going out lol?) and when I'm out grabbing juice or fruit and healthier options as opposed to all my frappes, soda, candy and junk food. But also still enjoy it in moderation.
3. Be more active
Also as opposed to, "Workout more!" I want to start being more active. Going for walks, working out regularly and doing more. I'm use to spending all day at home, sleeping or watching TV. Not as much of that anymore.
4. Blog more
I think this might be the easiest one to keep up with. I'll be getting a new laptop in Jan/Feb. and I'm hoping to blog at least once a week. I'll see how well I can keep up with that.
5. Enjoy Life
By this time next year, I don't want to be blogging about how boring 2013 was. I want to be saying it was fun, amazing, and a year that stood out. I want to enjoy every opportunity I can and really enjoy life. I want to be inspired everyday and go to bed smiling, reminiscing about the day I had and dreaming of when I wake up.(Corny? Maybe a little, but I'm serious. I want to enjoy everything.)
Expectations:
What do I expect from 2013? Hmm, I honestly don't 'expect' much. I guess just good times with good people. I want to really enjoy myself. I want to hang out with my friends more, go back to school, and get a job. Among other things but I don't want to be hard on myself to the point where achieving these things isn't fun. I want to learn a lot this year so that by February of 2014 I can either be ready to move out on my own, or at least have 80% of the knowledge I'll need. Dare I sound cliche, but I want 2013 to be my year.
As for this blog, what do I expect? I don't know. Maybe, more posts from me. Hopefully some new followers along the way and more active readers. Hopefully, I'll finish up that layout I'm working on by Summer or Winter and put it up and maybe even make some new blogger friends, for swaps, meetups and just whatever else. Perhaps I'll get a new camera and finally take clearer pictures for my posts. I don't know what to expect. Everyday is a journey and it can go anyway at anytime.
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So, with all that said. Happy New Years to my readers, browsers and passer-bys. See you all in 2013! ❥❥
BORN PRETTY 2ND HAUL EYELASHES REVIEW- I liked this post, because of the pictures. Plus I like eyelashes! BornPretty is one of my new favorite overseas stores and this was my first haul from them. I know there'll be plenty more.
30 DAY PHOTOGRAPHY CHALLENGE - I chose this one, because it was continuous. For once I finally had posts out on time(of course some were scheduled) and it was a great challenge to fill in my blog. Made my blog look alive. So, actually, now that I remember this, November had the most posts. Not October.
WHAT'S IN MY MAKEUP BAG- I love seeing these on YouTube and other blogs and decided to finally post my own. I loved this for the pictures. I like looking at pretty pictures of makeup, even if it's my own..
BEAUTY BLOGGER TAG- Even though this one lacks pictures, I liked doing this tag. The questions were fun and it helped me find an easier way to put more information out there without trying to think off the top of my head. Plus I made tat super cute banner!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN !!- I chose this one, because, for the most part, I love Halloween. I also liked the effects I did on myself and Little Brother. Halloween may have been a bust, but this post almost makes it better.
ULTA GRAND OPENING HAUL! & SMALL UPDATES- I picked this one last, because it was a great haul. It was my first 'Grand Opening' and the first time I got an item "on time." I got the Alice in Wonderland EOS lip balms. I love lip balm and wanted to try out EOS, plus I got to get a limited edition item, that was new at the time. I actually felt like I was keeping up with a trend for once. Don't expect it in the future..
2013:
Okay, so I lied. The 2013 part will be cut into two parts. Resolutions and Expectations. I will admit I should take my own advice and not expect anything, therefor I won't be disappointed. However! That's just depressing. So, onto my resolutions:
Resolutions:
[I kept the resolutions list short. Just 5. This time I chose resolutions I want to achieve and only chose a few broad ones, that way I can actually achieve them. No more long lists with 20+ resolutions, I probably won't do.]
1. Be more social
I want to go out more, do things and be interesting. I also want to make some new friends and really enjoy the fact that I live in California. I'm 20, I've graduated and I live in San Diego. It's time for me to live.
2. Eat Healthier
As opposed to the usual, "eat less junk, eat more veggies." I want to do that, but I don't want to not be able to enjoy what I like. I want to start buying more healthy food, trying to cook at home more(does this clash with number 1 and going out lol?) and when I'm out grabbing juice or fruit and healthier options as opposed to all my frappes, soda, candy and junk food. But also still enjoy it in moderation.
3. Be more active
Also as opposed to, "Workout more!" I want to start being more active. Going for walks, working out regularly and doing more. I'm use to spending all day at home, sleeping or watching TV. Not as much of that anymore.
4. Blog more
I think this might be the easiest one to keep up with. I'll be getting a new laptop in Jan/Feb. and I'm hoping to blog at least once a week. I'll see how well I can keep up with that.
5. Enjoy Life
By this time next year, I don't want to be blogging about how boring 2013 was. I want to be saying it was fun, amazing, and a year that stood out. I want to enjoy every opportunity I can and really enjoy life. I want to be inspired everyday and go to bed smiling, reminiscing about the day I had and dreaming of when I wake up.(Corny? Maybe a little, but I'm serious. I want to enjoy everything.)
Expectations:
What do I expect from 2013? Hmm, I honestly don't 'expect' much. I guess just good times with good people. I want to really enjoy myself. I want to hang out with my friends more, go back to school, and get a job. Among other things but I don't want to be hard on myself to the point where achieving these things isn't fun. I want to learn a lot this year so that by February of 2014 I can either be ready to move out on my own, or at least have 80% of the knowledge I'll need. Dare I sound cliche, but I want 2013 to be my year.
As for this blog, what do I expect? I don't know. Maybe, more posts from me. Hopefully some new followers along the way and more active readers. Hopefully, I'll finish up that layout I'm working on by Summer or Winter and put it up and maybe even make some new blogger friends, for swaps, meetups and just whatever else. Perhaps I'll get a new camera and finally take clearer pictures for my posts. I don't know what to expect. Everyday is a journey and it can go anyway at anytime.
